Chess greatness or hype in Reykjavik clash
The editorial argues that the Fischer saga in Reykjavik raises questions about hero worship and whether winning justifies questionable conduct. It contrasts chess with aviation legends like Lindbergh, noting chess players rarely merit the same historical weight as innovators in art and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Minnesota
Atlantic
United States
Lindbergh
Bobby Fischer
Reykjavik
Iceland
Fischer
Leonardo
Wagner
Gauguin
Miracle Car Stats Spark Plugs and Pistons in High Gear
The Highway Users Foundation reports the typical car travels 12 000 engine miles yearly when idling is included. An eight cylinder engine shows 15 million spark plug firings, 250 billion volts per plug cable, pistons moving 3 000 miles per cylinder, and three billion cubic feet of air and 666 gallons of gasoline passing through a carburetor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Users Foundation
Baytown Sun Masthead and Public Notice Fragments
Fragmented masthead shows editors and staff roles for Baytown Sun with misread names and offices. The OCR includes office titles and advertising department staff, page identifiers, and printing details. It mentions Baytown Texas publication details, pricing, and Associated Press rights language in broken form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Post Office
Congress of Maren
Mensay
Anc Gardae
Baytown
Texas PO
Carrer
Mad Son
General
Suburpad
Ing
Coastal
TNE
Associated Press
Span
Peran
U S Must Decide To Probe Rooney Election
Justice Department faces a dilemma over whether to investigate alleged criminal violations in Rep. John Rooney’s election. Rooney controls key House Appropriations funding for the department, shaping the leverage in any subpoena. The case stems from a disputed 890 vote primary win over Allard Lowenstein, with recent federal filings accusing the Rooney machine of irregular voting patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Rooney
Washington
Justice Department
John Rooney
D-N
Department
House
Richard Kleindienst
Allard Lowenstein
James Rooney
Board of Elections
Democratic Club
Brooklyn
New York Board of Elections
Gumersindo Martinez
Martinez
Lowenstein
Paul McCloskey
Calif
New York
Dangerous Relaxacisor devices raise electrocution fears
Reader asks about transistorized Relaxacisor and nose spray. Dr. Lamb warns electrical muscle stimulators can cause cardiac electrocution. FTC has barred marketing. Reader advised to seek refund from seller. Another note covers nasal dryness and safe lubricants like Vaseline. avoid oily drops. Election irregularities described with Rooney slate ads and poll irregularities. possible federal suit by Lowenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lamb
Federal Trade Commission
Mary
Letters To The Editor and Community Notices
A Baytown audience page features reader letters raising questions about Fire Chief James Bland and license plate use, veteran service group notices, a political note urging party loyalty, budget opinions on city spending, and satirical quips about civic life. The miscellany also includes a veteran barracks notice and a lighthearted aside on safety and daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
KWBA
James Bland
Bland
Baytown
Denmark
C. A. Hall
Gaillard
Quick Quiz On Wasps And Hall Of Fame
Quick quiz reveals that a skunk digs up wasp nests to eat grubs, a regular part of its diet. It also notes the Professional Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton Ohio, the first home of the National Football League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Baytown
Professional Football Hall of Fame
Canton
Ohio
National Football League
Alcoholism in Industry Impacts Workers and Profits
A historical overview notes alcoholism costs American business over 10 billion annually, affecting millions of workers. It details how human error in plant and office settings leads to material waste and filing lapses, and cites NIMH estimates of nine million alcoholics nationwide. The piece describes industry responses, employee motivation for treatment, and cooperative efforts by labor and management to prevent and detect alcoholism.
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Sam W
Sam
Sams
National Institute of
NIMH
America
United States
National Council On Alcoholism
New York City
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Dwight Mendy
Leon Brow
Jack Anderson
Tammany Hall
Lawrence E, Lamb
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